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Figure (Nggwalndu)

Date:: 19th–early 20th century
Geography:: Papua New Guinea, Prince Alexander Mountains, Middle Sepik River
Culture:: Abelam people
Medium:: Wood, paint
Dimensions:: H. 75 x W. 24 x D. 12 in. (190.5 x 61 x 30.5 cm)
Classification:: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line:: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
Accession Number:: 1979.206.1661

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 354

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